Not Now, Not Ever: Candidates We Must Stop

NOW-NYC released our “Not Now, Not Ever” list, naming five candidates that should never be allowed to represent the people of New York City based on their records of bigotry, homophobia, or aggression towards women. Get out and vote on Tuesday, September 12th to stop these candidates!

Thomas Lopez-Pierre, District 7

Thomas Lopez-Pierre has a history of vitriolic anti-semitic statements and inflammatory commentary. He admitted to leading a false online campaign to stop his own bigoted rhetoric, in order to steal funds from supporters of his opponents. Lopez-Pierre also pleaded to a misdemeanor contempt charge for violating an order of protection after harassing his ex-wife.

Fernando Cabrera, District 14

City Councilman Fernando Cabrera is vehemently homophobic, going so far as to praise Ugandan leaders after they passed draconian laws criminalizing homosexuality. He is also under fire for controversial comments claiming “it’s harder to be richer than poor,” blaming low wages on laziness.

Allan Jennings, District 28

Allan Jennings was censured by the New York City Council after four aides and one City Councilwoman claimed sexual harassment. His wages were ordered garnished by the Council because he had failed to pay a $5,000 fine imposed by the legislature after its investigation concluded that he had sexually harassed the women.